Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:36 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

If i played for Leeds i would give it everything i had and id have a great attitude. Doesnt mean i should play though. Great tackler makes 5 metres a game.

JJB made a career out of that, and is considered a legend.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:40 pm  

Harsh but true.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:50 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

JJB made a career out of that, and is considered a legend.

What a load of guff Jjb was twice the backrower Donaldson will ever be.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:52 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

What a load of guff Jjb was twice the backrower Donaldson will ever be.

I think you might need to reread what i said.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:26 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

I think you might need to reread what i said.

JJB offered far more in all facets of the game, i don't see what you are trying to say unless it is that all he was was a tackling machine?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:31 pm  

Shabino wrote:

Donaldson is a player every good squad needs....

Why? Would Saints have him? Would Wigan, Wire or Hull? Those are good squads and i doubt he would get within spitting distance of any.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:44 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

JJB offered far more in all facets of the game, i don't see what you are trying to say unless it is that all he was was a tackling machine?

Right Attitude, Tackling machine, and very limited metres per game, exactly what was pointed out on Donaldson as a an issue.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:54 pm  

Donaldson has been a good signing imo. He has a great tackling technique, as good as anyone in the squad, and never shirks the hardwork. He gets criticized for his lack of go forward and im not sure, the stats may well back that up.
What i've not seen is a stat that shows line speed in defence, or taking a carry when the team is under pressure and looking for someone to put their hand up for a carry. Donaldson showed both of those attributes last season, especially in defence when we were struggling.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:35 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

Why? Would Saints have him? Would Wigan, Wire or Hull? Those are good squads and i doubt he would get within spitting distance of any.

Just like Joe Greenwood then, so should fit in well.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:48 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

Right Attitude, Tackling machine, and very limited metres per game, exactly what was pointed out on Donaldson as a an issue.

JJB in his younger days offered much more in attack than Donaldson ever will. JJB was actually quite mobile, admittedly that was a long time ago and he went on far too long. I admit also JJB's salary will have been far more than what Donsldson earns.

For Donaldson to play he has to start for me, he offers nothing off the bench to change a game should it be needed, problem is he isnt good enough to start if others are fit.

He offers nothing in attack but is a great tackler, his technique is phenomenal.